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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Edinburgh Castle

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Interior
British cuisine
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Twin Room (Single Use)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center stay.Your stay at this Southside hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tipsy Midgie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Woods Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

3-star hostel near Edinburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation also features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 3-star Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 2000 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers 2000 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 5 and May 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh First Pollock Halls
Pollock Halls
Pollock Halls Edinburgh First
Pollock Halls House
Pollock Halls House Edinburgh First
Edinburgh First Hotel
First Hotel Edinburgh
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh 1st
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel Edinburgh
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Scotland
Pollock Halls Hostel Edinburgh
Pollock Halls Hostel
Pollock Halls Edinburgh
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel
Pollock Halls
Pollock Estate Summer Accommodation
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh Campus Accommodation

Reviews

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosslyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
About a 30 minute walk from the city centre or there are bus stops just a 5 minute walk from Pollock Halls. Basic, but very clean & the staff are friendly. My only slight issue was the closing of the luggage storage. The reception is 24hr, however, you must pick your luggage up before 11pm. I was in Edinburgh for the Fringe, so dropped my suitcase off before the 3pm check-in & planned to check-in & pick up my suitcase around 1am after my last show. Whilst checking in at 1am is fine as there is always someone on reception, I wouldn't have got my suitcase. If the reception is 24/7 & the luggage storage area is just a cupboard off the reception area, why the 11pm cut off?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

sophie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was v tired, areas v dusty bathroom with mold etc. Def time to refurb. Staff great, location great, breakfast fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We were very mpressed with the accommodation at Summer Stays at the University. Our twin room was spacious, clean and beds comfortable. An amazing breakfast buffet is served and laundry facilities are convenient and very well priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Very affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Derry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are basic student accommodation, so expectations should be set. Beds are comfortable, with towels provided and showers have shower gel. Although bathroom facilities are shared, rooms have a sink, although no hand soap is provided. Despite there being a lot of accommodation, it never felt too busy and I was surprised how quiet it was. Sadly there are no kitchen facilities at the accommodation to refrigerate food. The free daily breakfast is very good indeed with a good mix of hot and cold options. At peak times it’s extremely busy! Finally, check-in at the Reception Centre is a complete joke! Queues of an hour are common, even in the cold and wet. Even children, the elderly and those with disabilities, all have to queue outside, it’s ridiculous! Very simply, they need more check-in staff at peak times. The management responsible for this mess should hang their heads in shame - it is not acceptable! NOTE: “Summer Stays” at The University of Edinburgh management need to update their listings on Google Maps etc. becuase it’s currently a hot mess of confusion.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mikayla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros of Summer Stays are cost efficiency, privacy, access to accommodations (shower, laundry for small fee, breakfast included with stay), 24 hr staff on duty, free wifi, free luggage holding if you arrive before checkin or need to checkout before departing. Cons, dorms are outdated (hot… I stayed in August, perhaps that’s a contribution), washroom facilities need updated (low shower pressure, feels a bit dirty so wear sandals when walking on the floor), location is about 30-35 mins walk from city centre. Would I stay here again? Maybe, due to cheap cost and private room. But was disappointed in the dorm temps, facilities that need updating and keep in mind it’s a bit of a walk to get to old town (no problem if you’re fit and enjoy walking… just something to consider).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money during the festival.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We shared a twin room which was a decent size, with OK beds. The en-suite bathroom was clean and a decent size but the shower water pressure was low. The carpet in the room was heavily stained but everything else was clean. It’s student accommodation so it’s not five star! The corridors have a hard surface and you can hear everything going on out there. During the festival, there is a lot of late night coming and going and one night we were woken by people running around and riding one of the maid’s trolleys… Breakfast is buffet style and huge! All you can eat and more. The campus is nice, with a shop and a hotel on site that has a nice beer garden and restaurant, if you fancy a change from the buffet. Parking is very limited and we got one of the last spots. Permits are free but obviously limited to the number of spaces. There’s street parking nearby. The site is walkable to many of the main festival sites but it’s a fair stretch of the legs. Edinburgh’s bus network is good though, so you can easily get across the city. Overall this is a decent place to stay for a few days but expect door slamming and some stupidity overnight. You’d have to pay a LOT more to get anything better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable stay, with excellent breakfast options. Easy access to buses and taxis, and convenient laundry facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss Naomi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value stay. Breakfast was great with a selection of hot food and lots of fruit options. Front desk and maintenance staff were very nice and were working hard. Room was a university dorm with a lot of wear and tear, but that is reflected in the price. Lots of buses and about a 25min walk to Old Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, good breakfast

Pros: Room and shared shower/toilet are very clean. Beddings are new and comfortable. Delicious English breakfast with good range of selections. Welcoming and effective reception service. Cons: There's basically no noise cancelling facility - you can hear people coming back to their rooms in the middle of the night; slam their doors (unconsciously I believe); talking inside their rooms (if you live next door). Bringing your own earplugs would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Clean, comfortable and as described in description
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina Rosa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here during the Fringe Festival as there were limited accommodations. Check-in was smooth, it has laundry facilities, which was nice, but there was quite a lot of dirt and dust throughout the accommodation (floors, surfaces). I doubt I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap accommodation. Breakfast options. Condition of property excellent xonsidering it is student accommodation. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

CASSANDRA

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Much better than I expected for the price, which was a real bargain for Edinburgh in August. And an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet included! Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SHIRLEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Edinburgh tattoo

Comfortable and great value. Could have been a little cleaner. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025